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Extent of Unification by 1516 (Not More Unified (Death of Isabella led to…
Extent of Unification by 1516
More Unified
Expulsion of Jews and Moors meant Spain unified by Catholicism
Monarchs worked together on personal level- acted together over foreign policy
Castilian troops and money supported Aragonese interests
People from many parts of two kingdoms fought together, e.g. Granada war
Castilian gradually became more dominant language
Marriage brought two Kingdoms together- 30 years- children meant there was heirs to both thrones
Tried to unify value of currencies in both Kingdoms. Government also began to use ducats
Development of single (highly effective) Spanish military- asserted Spanish power across Europe
Inquisition unified council
Not More Unified
Death of Isabella led to two kingdoms separating for short time
Many resented Castilians who received majority of rewards and offers that union of crown brought about
Non- Castilians thought unification would make them lose their identity- tried to ensure it didn't happen
No central body to deal with foreign policy- new territory assigned to either Aragon or Castile- New world went to Castile- Naples went to Aragon
Separate council to advise solely on Aragon due to Ferdinand's absence
Almost nothing to bring economic union- merchants and traders still had to pay custom duties at several points across Kingdoms
Cortes' of Kingdoms remained separate
Coinage and laws remained separate
Other than inquisition no other joint council which dealt with both kingdoms affairs
Ferdinand at first could not act without Isabella in Castile- nobility didn't trust Aragonese
Feuros in Aragon meant they retained more freedom in Aragon